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Family and children

Povinné předškolní vzdělávání

mandatory pre-school education

What does “Povinné předškolní vzdělávání” mean in Czechia?

Mandatory Preschool Education — the mandatory last year of preschool education before starting elementary school, from age 5.

Who it concerns for 2026/2027

children born 09/01/2020 – 08/31/2021
including Ukrainian children with temporary protection or ZDP (long-term residence permit) — § 1 Lex Ukrajina

Money

This year is free. For other years, there is a fee in kindergarten, but the director can lower it or remove it completely — including for humanitarian reasons.

Postponement

Requests to postpone school attendance must be submitted in writing to the director from April 1 to April 30.

Important. This is not a recommendation, but a duty — and it applies to children with temporary protection and ZDP (children with long-term residence permit) the same as to Czech children. "We are here temporarily, we will leave next year" is not a valid reason.

Examples of use

SK

Mandatory preschool education also applies to children with temporary protection.

Mandatory preschool education also applies to children with temporary protection.

SK

For the school year 2026/2027, this is for children born from September 1, 2020, to August 31, 2021.

For the 2026/2027 school year, this concerns children born between 09/01/2020 and 08/31/2021.

Frequently asked questions

What age is kindergarten mandatory?

From 5 years old — the last year before primary school.

Is this free?

Yes, mandatory preschool education is free.

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